01. General food safety Eating food or drinking water that is contaminated can cause various infections. Here's how to avoid these infections, which can be extremely uncomfortable and dangerous. Read02. Beware of botulism How many times have you dropped a tin of tuna on a supermarket floor and still tossed it into your trolley? Well, perhaps you should think more carefully about what you might be eating. Read 03. Don’t poison your guests Dinner parties, braais and other social functions are most frequently associated with food poisoning incidents in the UK. In sweltering South Africa, things are even riskier.
Read 04. Keep holiday foods safe As the holidays near, everyone seems to plan parties and elaborate feasts. Here are some food-safety suggestions. Read 05. Preventing food poisoning Avoid food cans with leaky or dented seals, if you want to make sure you don't run the risk of getting botulism food poisoning. Read |
06. What dangers lurk in your food? Are you worried about reports that metal-contaminated fish could be harmful to your health? DietDoc takes a look at the dangers that may lurk in the food you eat. Read 07. Maintaining the food cold chain There should be no weak link in the chain and the motto at every link should be "Don't cool - keep cool". Read 08. Dangers that lurk in your fridge Ever been blown away by foul-smelling, mould-growing leftovers when you open your fridge? Find out what you can keep and what you should definitely throw away. Read |